those who know the difference between ‘food’ and ‘health food’ would appreciate use of fruits and vegetables in their daily diet. These contain beta-carotene; an antioxidant found in many of them helps you fight germ infections. Here is a simple salad recipe armed with loads of medicinal values and is quite indispensable for all health conscious gourmets.
Zucchini and carrots in Scapece (marinated eggplant).
Ingredients
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
500gms of Zucchini sliced into small rounds
2-3 elephant garlic cloves thinly sliced
250gms of freshly chopped basil leaves
150gms of fresh mint leaves, chopped
500gms of fresh carrot, slices into rounds
¼ cup red wine vinegar
According to taste:
Salt
Pepper
Preparation
1. Heat extra virgin olive oil in a fry pan.
2. Work in batches, add zucchini and fry until golden brown.
3. Transfer the fried Zucchini to the baking dish.
4. Sprinkle salt and pepper with half of the garlic, basil and mint leaves over the zucchini.
5. Add some oil to the frying pan.
6. Saute the carrots until golden brown, around 5 minutes.
7. Now transfer the saute carrots to the zucchini dish.
8. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
9. Sprinkle left over garlic, basil and mint leaves.
10. Pour red wine vinegar over the mixture and toss, to gently cover the vegetables.
11. Cool at room temperature, cover and marinate for about eight hours.
12. At last add the scapece to platter and serve. Serve with bread, fish or chicken.
Via: FoodNetwork
